OUR FAITH

PRAYER

O God, source of all goodness, who have shown us in Saint Mary a woman of faith living by the power of the Cross, teach us, we pray, by her example to live the gospel in changing times and to respect and defend the human dignity of all in our land. We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord. 

Amen

We pray ...

We pray for... all those who are suffering from illness, for all candidates preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation, and for the lives lost and surviving family members as a result of the explosion in Lebanon. 

LITURGY NEWS

Yesterday some students from Year 4 had the opportunity to attend Reconciliation. Next week more Year 4 students will have the opportunity to attend Reconciliation. We thank Fr Chris and Fr Francis for their continued support.

St Mary of the Cross (Mary Mackillop) Feast – 8th August

August 8 marks the anniversary of the death of Mary MacKillop and the Feast Day of Australia's first Saint. Canonised by Pope John Paul II on 17th October 2010. Although her death occurred more than a century ago, she continues to inspire men, women and children whether Catholic or non-Catholic. Her Feast Day is a time to contemplate her remarkable life, her sense of social justice and her enormous contribution to education and as a champion of the poor, vulnerable and marginalized. The co-founder of the Josephites, the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, she was a tireless advocate of education and schools. At just 24 she established a school for children of the poor and underprivileged in Penola, SA, and under her guidance, her Order went on to found schools not only across SA but also in Victoria, NSW and eventually New Zealand. With her strength of faith in God, her vision of a better world for all, with patience, a forgiving heart and trust in God, she managed to overcome whatever obstacles were put in her way.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Following on from Catholic Schools Week, the SRC and Mrs Dickie planted the flowers we made. The display includes flowers that were dedicated to special loved ones.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION (Year 6)

At this point in time, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be going ahead as planned with 4 Masses. The dates for Confirmation are Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September. Please keep our Confirmation Candidates in your prayers. Parents of Candidates please ensure that the relevant forms/monies including Sponsor documentation are paid via Qkr! and returned to school by Wednesday 19th August.

Enrolment Masses for Confirmation; 

Sunday 26th July 9:30am - Surname A-F

Sunday 2nd August 9.30am - Surname G-L

Sunday 9th August 9.30am - Surname M-R

Sunday 16th August 9.30am- Surname S-Z

FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST 

(Year 3)

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist has been rescheduled to the following dates;

-  First Reconciliation - Wednesday 18th November

 - First Eucharist - Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November

FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST and LITURGY

Unfortunately, our annual Father's Day Breakfast and Liturgy is cancelled this year due to the current restrictions and circumstances around COVID-19. We will, however, have something special and creative to share with our dads, grandfathers, uncles in the near future.

SCHOOL AGE BAPTISM

ST NICHOLAS PARISH MASS TIMES

St Nicholas’/ St Mary’s Liturgy Times

Contact with the Parish Office must be made for WEEKEND Masses due to COVID restrictions. 

Monday:  St Nicholas’ Mass 7am

Tuesday:  St Mary’s Mass 9am

Wednesday: St Nicholas’ Mass 7am

Thursday:   St Mary’s Mass 9am

Friday:   St Nicholas’ Mass 7am

Saturday:   St Nicholas’ Mass 9am

                     Vigil Mass 6pm

Sunday:   St Nicholas’ 9.30am & 5.30pm

                  St Mary’s 7.30am Mass